The AC Tech Lenze's SMV frequency drive is one of our most popular VFD's in the 60 HP and under market. 

The drive is extremely popular, due to a wide variety of input power (voltage/phase) from 120V single phase to 600V 3 phase configurations.  The drive also comes in a variety of enclosure specifications from NEMA 1 to NEMA 4x indoor and outdoor rated models and even with an integral disconnect switch if desired. 

One of the strongest features of the series is the ease of programming, extremely simple compared to most other competitors models.  The market now has even more capability with this versatile series.  What am I trying to say?  New and improved, well... not new, but with great improvements. 

Sequence Parameters:  What does this mean?

Well, the NEW parameters P700; provides function consisting of 16 step segments, each individual step can have its own RAMP TIME, TIME SPENT IN INDIVIDUAL SEGMENT, and OUTPUT FREQUENCY.  The sequencer has three different modes to control how the drive moves through each individual step segment, IE: Timer transition, Step Sequence or Timer and Step Sequence.  Sections 4.5.9 through 4.5.9.3 of the Operating Manual explains the function and programming. 

You can find the manual on our website at www.wolfautomation.com.   Next question is, what do I need this for? You can use it to do timing functions, time out blowers, pumps, cycle equipment; kind of like integrating a mini PLC or smart relay right into the drive. 

When thinking about your next drive, think about AC TECH LENZE'S SMV series of VFD's, if this drive fits your horsepower requirements, consider this drive it's a winning combination that is hard to beat.  Wolf Automation is your Industrial Automation Distributor for VFD's -  7 different brands to meet your VFD needs.  Contact us today, we can help, call us at 847-658-8130 or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com

Altech has the circuit breaker you need!

Altech circuit breakers are DIN rail mounted and meet UL489, UL508 or UL1077 approvals with a short circuit interrupt capacity up to 10kA! This is just one of the many advantages Altech can off you with their industrial circuit breakers.

Altech UL508 circuit breakers offer overload protection, switching function and disconnect function (when suitable). Take a look now at the new modern look and color on our most popular series.

When you need branch circuit protection Altech offers UL489 miniature molded case circuit breakers in both AC and DC voltages. 

The Altech UL489 circuit breakers offer overload & short circuit protection, switching function and disconnect function.

If your application requires supplemental protection for control circuits and on the load side of branch circuit protectors we offer our Altech UL1077 supplementary protectors! These circuit breakers offer overload protection.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the full line of Altech circuit breakers. We also offer a complete offering of UL508 and UL489 busbar systems and large UL489 molded case circuit breakers.

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Even though i have worked with Altech for years, I didn't really know much about the corporation itself. As always, a quick search online gave me all the information I needed!

Altech Corporation was started in 1986 by the late Heinz W. Meise and focused on sourcing hard to find replacement parts for European manufacturing, automation and material handling equipment.

Once they realized the demand for European control components, Altech modified their strategy to become a multi-line supplier. Altech Corporation has a full staff available for technical support, design assistance and product certifications for North America. I know one of our great contacts at Altech, Klaus Tum, is very involved in a number of certification programs, including UL.

Altech Corp. is ISO 9001 certified and currently supplies a wide range of products!

• Industrial circuit breakers
• Altech terminal blocks are among the highest rated and lowest priced on the market!
• Industrial DC power supplies
• Disconnect switches
• Safety relays
• Ferrules
• Industrial Enclosures
• Much more!!!

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SMVector frequency inverter – NEMA 1 (IP31)

If you are looking for an inexpensive drive for packaging or material handling look at the AC Tech Lenze SMVector.  An attractive solution for a broad range of AC Motor applications, with several communications protocols available; networking drives and components into a system solution can be done now or in the future.

The SMVector NEMA 1 (IP31) is the most common and cost effective drive enclosure for a wide range of applications including packaging, material handling / conveying, positive displacement pumping, and HVAC systems.

The power ranges of the SMVector with NEMA 1 (IP31) include:

• 120/240V – 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP (1.1 kW)
• 200/240V – 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
• 200/240V – 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP (15 kW)
• 400/480V – 3 Phase Input, up to 60 HP (45 kW)
• 480/600V – 3 Phase Input, up to 60 HP (45 kW)

The SMVector Series can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors and is available in NEMA 1 (IP31) , NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ and NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ with an integral disconnect switch. Filtered input versions of the SMV are available in NEMA 4X (IP65) models for compliance with the CE EMC directive.

Programmable digital and analog I/O allow the drive to be configured for many application specific tasks such as multiple preset speeds, electronic braking and motor jogging to name a few. Like all AC Tech sub-micro drives, the SMVector uses EPM memory technology for fast and efficient programming.  Contact Marshall Wolf Automation for more information today - 800-325-9653 (WOLF)

The SMVector NEMA 4X (IP65) is available in two enclosure materials - for indoor only use and for indoor/outdoor use. These rugged enclosure options are ideal for many industries including food / beverage, waste water, chemical metering and processing, and pharmaceuticals.

The power ranges of the SMVector in NEMA 4X include:

• 120/240V – 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP (1.1kW)
• 200/240V – 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
• 200/240V – 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP (15 kW)
• 400/480V – 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP (22 kW)
• 480/600V – 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP (22 kW)

The SMVector Series can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors and is available in NEMA 1 (IP31) , NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ and NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ with an integral disconnect switch. Filtered input versions of the SMV are available in NEMA 4X (IP65) models for compliance with the CE EMC directive.

Programmable digital and analog I/O allow the drive to be configured for many application specific tasks such as multiple preset speeds, electronic braking and motor jogging to name a few. Like all Lenze - AC Tech sub-micro drives, the SMVector uses EPM memory technology for fast and efficient programming.  For a listing of all AC Tech Lenze products at Marshall Wolf Automation, click here!

The SMVector with Integral Disconnect is available in a rugged NEMA 4X (IP65) indoor enclosure ideal for many industries including food / beverage, waste water, chemical metering and processing, pharmaceuticals and more… The integral disconnect switch offers the ability to isolate the motor for maintenance and servicing. Also – the disconnect switch handle is lockable and is made of red and yellow materials for high visibility.

The power ranges of the SMVector from AC Tech Lenze, in NEMA 4X with Integral Disconnect include:

• 120/240V – 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP (1.1kW)
• 200/240V – 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
• 200/240V – 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP (15 kW)
• 400/480V – 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP (22 kW)
• 480/600V – 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP (22 kW)

The SMVector Series can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors and is available in NEMA 1 (IP31) , NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ and NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ with an integral disconnect switch. Filtered input versions of the SMV are available in NEMA 4X (IP65) models for compliance with the CE EMC directive.

Programmable digital and analog I/O allow the drive to be configured for many application specific tasks such as multiple preset speeds, electronic braking and motor jogging to name a few. Like all Lenze - AC Tech sub-micro drives, the SMVector uses EPM memory memory technology for fast and efficient programming.  Read about the joint seminar between Marshall Wolf Automation and AC Tech Lenze here!

The SM Vector drives, the most technically advanced inverter drive continues AC Tech Lenze's tradition of innovative compact inverter design. The performance and flexibility make the SMVector an attractive solution for a broad range of AC Motor applications and with several communications protocols available, networking drives and components into a system solution can be done now or in the future.

The SMVector NEMA 4X (IP65) is available in two enclosure materials - for indoor only use and for indoor/outdoor use. These rugged enclosure options are ideal for many industries including food / beverage, waste water, chemical metering and processing, and pharmaceuticals. 

The power ranges of the SMVector in NEMA 4X include:

• 120/240V – 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP (1.1kW)
• 200/240V – 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
• 200/240V – 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP (15 kW)
• 400/480V – 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP (22 kW)
• 480/600V – 3 Phase Input, up to 30 HP (22 kW)

The SMVector Series can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors and is available in NEMA 1 (IP31) , NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ and NEMA 4X (IP65) ¹ with an integral disconnect switch. Filtered input versions of the SMV are available in NEMA 4X (IP65) models for compliance with the CE EMC directive.

Programmable digital and analog I/O allow the drive to be configured for many application specific tasks such as multiple preset speeds, electronic braking and motor jogging to name a few. Like all Lenze - AC Tech sub-micro drives, the SMVector uses EPM memory technology for fast and efficient programming.

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I recently noticed a number of customers that are involved in the elevator market and decided to take a deeper look into what they are buying.

A basic elevator control panel would use a number of our most common, and most competitive, products:

• Phase monitoring relays
• Pushbuttons and e-stops
• LED pilot lights
• Disconnect switches
• Variable frequency drives 
• Circuit breakers
• Relays
• Contactors

Marshall Wolf Automation has readily available stock on all of these components PLUS we can even handle the systems integration end of things by installing everything into an enclosure for you. Our in-house engineers can work with you create custom control panels competitively and quickly.

You can take a look at some of our products that were designed specifically for the elevator market here.